Cramlington Juniors returned to action in style after an enforced lay-off due to recent bad weather - beating RHF Madrid 13-0 in Division One of the Under-11 League.

Alex Nicholson scored two early goals and a Richard Sanderson hat-trick, two goals from Stephen Harrogate and another from Shaun Gadsby made it comfortable at half-time.

After the break Harrogate completed his hat-trick and further efforts from Mitch Webb, Calum Donahoe, Kye Foster and Jake Turnbull finished the scoring as Cramlington consolidated their current third place.

In Division Four, Throckley Magpies were 5-0 victors against Ellington, Cowgate Sports Two won

6-1 at Ashington Colliers and leaders North Shields Robins won 3-0 at Berwick Rangers.

In a programme again badly hit by the wintry weather, the main under-12 action was in Division Three, where Blyth Spartans went clear at the top after hitting six past Cramlington Cobras without reply.

Whitley Bay Whites were also in action and just edged Newbiggin Hall 4-3.

At under-16 level, Ellington missed the chance to go top of Division One when they lost 6-4 at West Denton, while in the Under-17 League Cramlington Juniors eased to a 5-0 success against Grainger Park.

Just one game was possible in the North East Case Management Northumberland Youth League for under-19 teams, Blyth Town easily defeating Gosforth.